Product Details
** AUG. FRANCOTTE 12-BORE HAND-DETACHABLE SIDELOCK EJECTOR, serial no. 88596, for early 1939, 27 5/8in. (70cm) nitro barrels with matt rib, the tubes with ornate engraving at the breech ends and 'FAIT POUR LA MONS CHATAL A NIMES PAR AUG. FRANCOTTE BET LIEGE BELGIQUE', 2 3/4in. chambers, bored approx. 1/4 and 1/2 choke, some external pitting, sling swivel removed, treble-grip action with hidden third bite, manual safety with gold-inlaid 'S' detail, hand-detachable lockplates, articulated front trigger, scrolling acanthus engraving with floral designs, bright finish, 14 3/8in. stock (setting cracks to rear of lockplates), weight 6lb. 3oz.
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Estimate £500-700
S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act